In the United States, poverty is usually defined in:
a. absolute terms.
b. a comparative manner.
c. a relative way.
d. scientific terms.
C
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c. structural strain. d. social control factors.
Which of the following characterize(s) rationalization of clerical work?
a. increased specialization of tasks b. management seeks efficiency c. adoption of new technologies d. b and c only e. a, b, and c
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What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following reasons illustrates a microlevel explanation for why education is important?
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